SOLUTION: can you explain to me how to do the problem : Find a number whose product with 9 is the same as its usm with 56? step by step

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Question 356132: can you explain to me how to do the problem : Find a number whose product with 9 is the same as its usm with 56? step by step
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, mananth:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9n = n+56
8n = 56
n = 7

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let number be x
product with 9 = 9x
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sum with 56 = x+56
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9x=x+56
9x-x=56
8x=56
x= 7
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